Dirty Love (2005)
Director
John Asher
Main cast
Jenny McCarthy; Carmen Electra; Eddie Kaye Thomas; Guillermo DÃaz; Kathy Griffin
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Description
A modern day Cinderella story which sees disaster prone Rebecca embark on a journey in search of true love. Betrayed by her boyfriend, Richard and following a palm reader's psychic prophecy, Rebecca goes in search of her one true soul mate.
John Asher
Main cast
Jenny McCarthy; Carmen Electra; Eddie Kaye Thomas; Guillermo DÃaz; Kathy Griffin
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Description
A modern day Cinderella story which sees disaster prone Rebecca embark on a journey in search of true love. Betrayed by her boyfriend, Richard and following a palm reader's psychic prophecy, Rebecca goes in search of her one true soul mate.
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